Elton John
by Elton John

Elton John by Elton John
Year: 1970
Release date: 1970-00-00
Overall rank: 4,144th   
Average Rating: 
76/100 (from 271 votes)
     
Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1970 (74th)
Award Top albums of the 1970s (705th)
Award Best albums of all time (4,144th)

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Elton John bestography

Elton John is ranked 7th best out of 56 albums by Elton John on BestEverAlbums.com.

The best album by Elton John is Goodbye Yellow Brick Road which is ranked number 212 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 7,365.

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The Piano Men: Tributes to Elton John and Billy Joel
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System of a Clown (System of a Down Tribute), Endless, Nameless (Nirvana Tribute), The Last Slice, Mortal Dissolution , The Kid Brothers, Subtle Tension, Electric Boots - Elton John Time Machine
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Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John
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Elton John track list

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Elton John rankings

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Overall rank: 4,144th | 1970s rank: 705th | 1970 rank: 74th

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76/100 (from 271 votes)
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This album is rated in the top 5% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 75.9/100, a mean average of 74.7/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 76.0/100. The standard deviation for this album is 14.6.

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80/100
From 02/24/2025 13:36 | #307760
Shortlisted for album of the year at the 1971 Grammy Awards. The Winner that year was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel.
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From 02/16/2025 08:13 | #307619
One of the first albums in my collection. Your Song and Border Song are classics. Sixty Years On, The Greatest Discovery and First Episode at Hienton are masterpieces of songwriting. A beautiful, mellow album by one of the truly great songwriters and also a Royal Academy trained pianist. These days John plays a lot more piano solos, but back in 1970 his vocals were in very good fettle.
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90/100
From 01/05/2022 16:29 | #278634
Aunque quizás sea Goodbye Yellow Brick Road el disco más popular de Elton John, su segundo álbum es, al menos, tan brillante como aquel.
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From 08/01/2018 05:27 | #219018
I feel like this album really captures the essence of Elton John's music: Beautiful, thoughtful and dramatic all at once. Some classic songs can be found here, but I prefer the complexity and depth from the lesser known tracks and B-sides.

Overall, an elegant and sensitive record from one of rock music's greatest.
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75/100
From 01/04/2017 22:57 | #181751
Strong early release. Contains many gems - which are stand-outs in his large catalogue.
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From 06/17/2016 11:02 | #168961
Elton John's second album is probably his most intimate of his early records. Predominately piano ballads with a sprinkling of orchestration, it's certainly not a rock'n'roll album. Some nice songs; obviously, your song, is one of Elton's most famous songs, a lovely track. Elsewhere, there's, take me to the pilot, border song, and the king must die. A good record.
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95/100
From 01/02/2015 18:09 | #130652
Your Song may be one of the best songs I haven't heard in a long time...
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85/100
From 06/05/2012 17:21 | #43850
A relatively forgotten classic. A few weak tracks, but so much beautiful music on here, Elton's debut would easily make my top 100. Highlights: "Sixty Years On," "King," "Border Song," and "Pilot. And, of course, "Your Song" is one of the prettiest love songs ever. Rating based on original release (without last three songs).
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70/100
From 05/09/2010 20:04 | #11585
I remember buying "Your Song" as a single in fall of 1970...it really blew me away, I think that it is still his best song.
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From 04/22/2010 20:51 | #10871
Sir Elton started out strong. Best tracks: Your Song and Take Me to the Pilot. Get the expanded re-release that includes Bad Side of the Moon and Rock N Roll Madonna.
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Best Albums of 1970
1. Paranoid by Black Sabbath
2. After The Gold Rush by Neil Young
3. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
4. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
5. John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon
6. Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
7. Moondance by Van Morrison
8. Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
9. Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
10. Fun House by The Stooges
11. Let It Be by The Beatles
12. Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
13. Loaded by The Velvet Underground
14. Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos
15. Déjà Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
16. American Beauty by Grateful Dead
17. Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
18. Abraxas by Santana
19. Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens
20. Morrison Hotel by The Doors
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